When are you going to travel to Okinawa?

When are you going to travel to Okinawa?
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Okinawa has a mild climate throughout the year. In order to play Okinawa as much as possible, check the basic points such as temperature and beach season in advance. Your best season will be decided according to the purpose of your trip!

The climate of Okinawa

January to February

During the coldest season, the temperature can drop from 10 ° C to 12 ° C. The sense temperature should be even lower due to the strong north wind from the sea. In late January, Kanhizakura begins to bloom from the northern part of Motojima, and you can enjoy the earliest cherry blossom viewing in Japan. Professional baseball camps are also held in each region.

March to April

In March, it gradually gets warmer and comfortable climate continues and it is easy to spend the day. In the early summer of April in Okinawa, sea openings are held throughout the prefecture. It may still get cold at night, so you need something to wear such as a parka or cardigan.

May-June

It is the rainy season from May to late June, but it is less rainy than in Honshu. When the rainy season begins, summer is finally coming. Hot and humid sunny weather continues, and the sun increases. During the GW period, there are various entertainments all over the prefecture.

July-August

There are many tourists, especially family trips during summer vacation. The sea is blue and clear, suitable for marine sports. Sunscreen is a must-have because the sun is strong. Occasionally, you may be hit by squalls. You can also enjoy seasonal Okinawa fruits such as mango and pineapple.

September to October

Be careful with weather information because the heat will continue until September and typhoons will increase. It gets chilly in the morning and evening, but during the day you can enter the sea until mid-October. In addition, there are many festivals in various places in September and October, so be sure to visit them.

From November to December

There are few autumn leaves in Okinawa, and you can't feel the autumn-likeness, but in November the sun calms and the climate stabilizes. Until the middle of the day, short sleeves can be used during the day. From December, it has become a full-fledged cold, and there are days when thick jackets are needed.


Temperature Precipitation in Okinawa

Okinawa has many squalls outside of the rainy season (May to late June). Introducing sightseeing spots and experience menus that can only be enjoyed on rainy days.


When is the sea bathing season?

From June to October is the best!
The sea opening on Okinawa Island is around early April, but the water temperature is still low and it is chilly to swim, so it is recommended from around June. However, beaches without a caretaker can enter the water all year round, but it is dangerous, so just look at and stop.
※There are some creatures that are dangerous when touched in the sea, so check them in advance. The sea creatures!


When is the typhoon season?

July-October
Okinawa, which is the path of the typhoon, has a slight difference depending on the year, but the number of approaches in August is larger than in other months. In storm area, in addition to the suspension of public transportation, tourist facilities and souvenir shops often close. Okinawa Meteorological Observatory Official Website


Okinawa Event Calendar

Okinawa is always full of highlights!
Okinawa is called "the island of Matsuri". Traditional religious service wishing to harvest five grains, fun events born from subtropical land, and annual events of various sizes closely related to daily life. Anyway, there are many events and festivals. Some of the solemn religious service cannot be visited, but most of them can be enjoyed together with Umanchu. The exciting Okinawan festival will surely be a memory of an unforgettable trip!


January _Headquarters Yae-dake Cherry Blossom Festival

The earliest cherry blossom festival in Japan, dyed in pink of Ryukyu Kanhizakura (Kanhisakura)

[Date and time] Every year from mid-January to early February (planned)
[Venue] Yae-dake Sakura no Mori Park
[Contact] Headquarters Festival Executive Committee (Honbu Town Commerce and Tourism Division)


February _Professional Baseball Spring Camp

Teams will gather together in Okinawa in winter! Professional baseball camp

[Event name] Spring Camp for Professional Baseball
[Date and time] Around February every year
[Place] Motojima (Naha City, Urasoe City, Okinawa City, Ginowan City, Chatan Town, Nago City, Ginoza Village, Kin Town, Itoman City, etc.), Ishigaki-jima Island


March _Higashimura Azalea Festival

The earliest azalea festival in Japan! About 50,000 azaleas are in full bloom throughout the park.

[Date and time] Every year from early March to late March
[Venue] Higashimura Villagers' Forest Azalea Garden


April _Ieshima Yuri Festival

Behind the pure white lily carpet, the ocean spreads out and is very beautiful

[Date and time] Every year from mid-April to early May (planned)
[Venue] Lily Field Park, Iemura
[Admission] Free


May _Naha Harley

Harley is a festival that prays for the safety of bountiful catch and the sea. Naha Harley is the largest in the prefecture and can be used for general experience.

[Date and time] Every year from May 3 to May 5
[Venue] New Port Wharf of Naha Port
[Admission] Free


June _Eisa folk dance Night

In Okinawa City, the city of Eisa folk dance, you can enjoy the Eisa folk dance performances of youth associations throughout the city from late June to the old Bon Festival (old calendar Bon Festival).

[Date and time] Every year from late June to Old Bon Festival
[Venue] Koza Music Town Music Plaza, etc.


July _Nago Summer Festival

A delicious beer festival held in Nago City, the center of the north! /

[Event name] Nago Summer Festival
[Date and time] Every year in late July
[Place] In Nago Fishing Port
[Admission fee] Free


August - 10,000 Eisa folk dance Dance Company

The road on Kokusai Street Geneva is Osako power! The "10,000 Eisa folk dance Dance Corps" from inside and outside the prefecture fills Kokusai Street.

[Date and time] Every year on the first Sunday of August
[Venue] Kokusai Street
[Touring fee] Free watching


September _Shurijo Castle Park "Mid-Autumn Feast"

Photo provided: Kokuei Okinawa Memorial Park Shuri Castle Park

The night of the famous moon where you can get drunk with an ancient elegance with a number of gorgeous classical performing arts

[Date and time] Every September (around August 15 in old calendar)
[Place] Main Garden in front of Shuri Castle
[Viewing fee] Free


October _Naha Otsunabori Festival

Guinness certified, the world's best general rule grinding is a masterpiece! There are lots of fun events

[Date and time] Every year before and after "Sports Day"
[Venue] Kokusai Dori, National Route 58 Kumoji Intersection, Ounoyama Park
[Admission] Free


November _ Remote Island Fair

Rediscover the charm of remote islands with special products!

[Date and time] Every November
[Venue] Okinawa Cellular Park Naha (Ounoyama Park, Naha City) ※Scheduled
[Admission] Free


December _NAHA Marathon

Cheering alone is fun! It's like a festival

[Date and time] Every year on the first Sunday of December
[Venue] Start: Ounoyama Park, Goal: Mt. Ou Athletics Stadium
※5 municipalities in the southern part of Naha City, Haebaru Town, Yaese Town, Itoman City and Tomigusuku City, centered on Heiwakinen Park.


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